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Discontinuities

Inge Lehmann discovered the Lehmann discontinuity
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A Guide to Understanding Lehmann Discontinuity

The Lehmann discontinuity is marked by an abrupt increase in seismic wave velocity. It occurs at depths of about 200 km (137 mi) from the

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Mohorovicic discontinuity observation diagram
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Mohorovicic Discontinuity: The Crust-Mantle Boundary

The Mohorovičić (Mo‐HOR‐o‐VITCH‐itz) discontinuity is a boundary between the Earth’s crust and the upper mantle. An abrupt increase or jump in seismic wave velocity marks

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